Hey guys I'm heading to the track for somefun and I'm thinking of installing a transmission cooler. Has anyone done it yet and if so which one did you use and how did it work? Is there one on there with the stock set up?

Domsz06

04-08-11, 08:42 PM

You stock set HaS a cooler built in. Circle D recommends putting in a bigger one but I have not made it there to see what they recommend. I plan on going there this week.

cbloveday

04-08-11, 10:46 PM

Dom, please advise what they recommend on the cooler and what they do to build a stronger tranny. Thanks

Dr. Design

04-08-11, 11:11 PM

Hello,
You might want to take a look at our trans cooling options as it includes a Setrab core.

Thank you,

Dr. Design
D3 Cadillac

Hey guys I'm heading to the track for somefun and I'm thinking of installing a transmission cooler. Has anyone done it yet and if so which one did you use and how did it work? Is there one on there with the stock set up?

baabootoo

04-09-11, 12:48 AM

Monitor the fluid temps and see how high it gets depending upon what you're doing. The fluid we use in the autos, Dexron VI, is almost as good as a synthetic.

cbloveday

04-09-11, 04:07 AM

D3, your cooler cores are very nice!
From the picture on your site I have a couple of questions:

1.) Does the kit include installation instructions?
(Never installed a trans cooler & wonder if additional fluid is required and if so, how much? Also, hose routing & connections etc...)

2.) Does your kit piggy back the existing trans cooler?
(What is the cooler core in front of the (2)setrab cores)

3.) How are the two setrab cores secured to the vehicle? Does the kit include Setrab mounting brackets like shown here?
http://www.setrabusa.com/pdf/MPDSTD%20Instructions.pdf

Hello,
Yes, the kits would come with instructions and installation pictures. Please keep in mind that you would also have access to speak with one of our techs in the event you have some questions along the way. Just give us a call Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM PST and one of them can assist you.

Typically those looking to install the new trans cooler, can use it with or without the OEM trans cooler in place. For those looking to run our Aluminum competition radiator & BMF Super Intercooler, then you would not leave the OEM trans cooler in place. If you are just running one of the two aforementioned coolers, then you can install with the OEM trans cooler.

All of our coolers come with proper mounting brackets to ensure safe mounting.

Let us know if there are any other questions.

p.s. And that other cooler is the power steering cooler.

Thank you,

Dr. Design
D3 Cadillac

D3, your cooler cores are very nice!
From the picture on your site I have a couple of questions:

1.) Does the kit include installation instructions?
(Never installed a trans cooler & wonder if additional fluid is required and if so, how much? Also, hose routing & connections etc...)

2.) Does your kit piggy back the existing trans cooler?
(What is the cooler core in front of the (2)setrab cores)

3.) How are the two setrab cores secured to the vehicle? Does the kit include Setrab mounting brackets like shown here?
http://www.setrabusa.com/pdf/MPDSTD%20Instructions.pdf